temper
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As much as Bellamy might have mellowed as a coach, his half-time tirade demonstrated that his fiery temper is still in there somewhere.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
He’s a mostly benevolent tyrant, but his crotchety side can get ugly and he’s not always in control of his temper.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
JBS has been working to temper its losses by efficiently harvesting meat from carcasses and expanding production of higher-end cuts of beef at its smaller plants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Various reports that Iran has allowed some oil tankers to transit through the Strait of Hormuz have done little to temper Tuesday’s rise in oil prices.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
One bedroom is a small place for four people, and it takes exactly three days for someone to lose their temper.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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